请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 ex gratia
释义

Definition of ex gratia in English:

ex gratia

adjective & adverb ɛks ˈɡreɪʃəɛks ˈɡreɪʃ(i)ə
  • (with reference to payment) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than because of any legal requirement.

    as adjective an ex gratia payment
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The share purchases, ex-gratia payment and pension contributions were funded through a €31.2m loan.
    • Cases where ex gratia compensation is paid on grounds other than serious default or complete exoneration will be very rare.
    • Except for the victims of riots in 1984, all payment of compensation to sufferers of riots has been ex gratia.

Origin

Latin, literally 'from favour', from ex 'from' and gratia (see grace).

Rhymes

acacia, Asia, Croatia, Dalmatia, geisha
 
 

Definition of ex gratia in US English:

ex gratia

adjective & adverbeks ˈɡrāSH(ē)əɛks ˈɡreɪʃ(i)ə
  • (especially with reference to the paying of money) done from a sense of moral obligation rather than because of any legal requirement.

    as adjective an ex gratia payment
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Except for the victims of riots in 1984, all payment of compensation to sufferers of riots has been ex gratia.
    • The share purchases, ex-gratia payment and pension contributions were funded through a €31.2m loan.
    • Cases where ex gratia compensation is paid on grounds other than serious default or complete exoneration will be very rare.

Origin

Latin, literally ‘from favor’, from ex ‘from’ and gratia (see grace).

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/3/16 9:54:09